Dhaka December 17, 2025, 2:04 am
Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) presented the findings at a dialogue
Firms expect business conditions to worsen three months ahead
The decision comes as a significant number of traders have yet to submit IMEI numbers and related information for unsold or stocked mobile handsets
New tariffs would come into effect on Friday
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate announced the development in a press release on Tuesday
Despite repeated high-level bilateral visits, meetings, and negotiations from both governments, no meaningful progress has been achieved, leaving thousands of Bangladeshi workers stranded and millions losing hope
SME fair kicks off in Dhaka and will continue until 14 December
The association said the new rates were set in consultation with the commerce ministry to bring domestic prices in line with the global market
The approvals, known as Import Permits (IP), were issued on Sunday after an automated verification and selection process
Operating under the banner of “Mobile Business Community Bangladesh,” the traders began gathering around 11:30am near the BTRC, causing traffic disruptions on one side
The shutdown will begin on Sunday (7 Dec) as part of a protest demanding reforms to the National Equipment Identity Registrar (NEIR), the abolition of syndicate practices and the opening up of mobile phone import opportunitie
However, exports increased by just under 2% compared to October of FY26, according to the latest Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data released today (4 December)
Bangladeshi small enterprises have long faced hurdles in exporting and online commerce. Complex banking procedures, delayed payments, and regulatory challenges have restricted growth and global reach
Challenges such as graduation from least developed country (LDC) status, business disruptions, and domestic economic crises have intensified these risks
Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain says he does not expect decisions to be influenced by ambassadors or external pressure
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin inaugurates “4th Ceramic Expo 2025” as the chief guest at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka on Thursday
The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and the Ministry of Commerce are organising the event
Dairy product contains hardly any milk, with low presence of sucrose, indicating use of artificial sweeteners instead of sugar, says food inspector
He also expresses frustration over the "criminality" in the sector
EU Envoy and Head of Delegation to Bangladesh Michael Miller highlighted the EU’s offer of support on fleet renewal, green aviation, innovation and safety, expressing hope that Bangladesh’s aviation sector will become a drivi
